Interfaith Programming
- Christian Prayer
- Interfaith Calendar
- Interfaith Worship
- Multi-Cultural Ministry
- Area Church Schedules
Note:
Many of our most successful Interfaith programs are initiated by our students!!
If you would like to share your faith with others and can help design a program for
other Loyola students, please contact George R. Gallien, Director of Interfaith porgramming,
at 864-7921.
Christian Prayer
Candlelight
vigil for September 11th...
Hour of Power
Weekly Christian Worship Service with guest ministers and reflection; ask about
your group sponsoring an Hour of Power.
Thursdays 6:00-7:00 P.M. in Ignatius Chapel or Peace Quad.
Contact George Gallien for more information at 864-7921.
Christian Revival
Gospel revival led by area ministers and Loyola students. Revive your faith!
Date TBA
Contact George Gallien for more information at 864-7921.
Praise and Worship
Share praise music and personal faith experiences with area students.
Contact George Gallien for more information at 864-7921.
Worship Tour
Attend weekly services at churches and synagogues in metropolitan New Orleans.
Contact George Gallien for more information at 864-7921.
Lenten Reconciliation Service
A communal service held during Lent in the Residential Quad.
Contact Laura Catherine Gallien for more information at 865-3225.
Taizé Prayer
Musical Prayer Service
Held periodically throughout the year. Contact Laura Catherine Gallien for more
information at 865-3225.
Bible Study
Tto find out about existing Bible Study groups or to find out how to start a new one, contact George R. Gallien at 864-7921 or by email at grgallie@loyno.edu.
Christian Life Community
One of the most rewarding ways to grow in your faith is to share it with others in a small group. The CLC program faciliatates the development of small faith communities that promote faith-sharing, community building, and service. The model we often use is rooted in Ignatian values, but can be used and adapted by people of any faith background. Groups are organized by time availability and/or shared faith values, depending on how many students are involved and able to participate. Contact Jessica Mueller at 865-3732 to find out more information, or click here to be connected to the CLC homepage.
Interfaith Worship
Click here to go to our calendar of Interfaith celebrations/observances...
Annual Ramadan Dinner
Learn about the customs and practices of Islam, and celebrate with Atlas Interfaith Foundation as they host a Ramadan dinner during the month of Ramadan. Enjoy a wonderful Turkish meal, too!
Contact George Gallien at 864-7921.
Annual Seder Meal
Celebrated during or near the time of Passover, this popular annual program allows you to join the Jewish Federation of New Orleans in a real Seder Meal that allows the participants to learn as they go.
Contact George Gallien at 864-7921
Worship Tour
Attend weekly services at mosques, synagogues and temples in metropolitan New
Orleans.
Contact George Gallien for more information at 864-7921.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
Interfaith service held at the beginning of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr.
week in January. This event combines the efforts of Loyola, Dillard, Xavier
and Tulane campuses. Transportation is provided.
Contact George Gallien at 864-7921.
Interfaith Memorial Service
Annual interfaith prayer service to remember loved ones who have died in the
past year.
Contact George R. Gallien at 864-7921 for more
information.
Faculty/Staff Prayer Groups
There are presently two prayer groups for faculty and staff which meet at lunch once a week. Call the University Ministry center to find out about existing groups or to start a new one! 865-3226
Cultural Highlight Dinners
Explore a region in depth-- past dinners have included "Let's Go Israel" and "An Evening in Turkey." These evenets are co-sponsored with area organizations and foundations to share their knowledge and experience with Loyola students.
Contact George Gallien at 864-7921.
Multi-Cultural Ministry
University Ministry strives to offer programming (worship, retreats, service programs, etc.) that transcend the barriers of race or ethnic background. However, we also recognize that it is important to many students to have opportunities to celebrate their faith within their unique cultural heritage (and it is important for others to learn about the gifts that such diversity brings to all of our faith traditions.) In that light, University Ministry offers a complement of programming that is designed to address multi-cultural backgrounds.
Most of our multi-cultural ministry is offered in conjunction with the various campus groups that promote diversity issues. For example, University Ministry chaplains work closely with groups like the Loyola Asian Student Organization, Black Student Union, International Student Association and La Gente to provide programming each year as needed. These programs vary from year to year, and you can learn about what is offered by contacting the group itself or our University Ministry office to speak to a chaplain that works with that group.
Other ministry programs that are available are:
